Profile-Killing Headlines on LinkedIn - Pathfinder Careers

Profile-Killing Headlines on LinkedIn - Pathfinder Careers Profile-Killing Headlines on LinkedIn Profile-killing headlines on LinkedIn abound. ((Warning: I am about to go on a well-intentioned rant!)) The WORST possible profile-killing headlines are ones that lack substance. They dont indicate value. They dont even tell the reader what field or job target that you specialize in. Want examples? Easy enough: Unemployed Available Looking for new opportunity Leader Ninja Samurai Expert Student Attended ABC School Self-Employed Consultant Entrepreneur The list goes on and on, but I think you get an idea know of what a profile-killing headline on LinkedIn looks like. If you are currently looking for work, thats fine. But why not, instead, come up with something a little more meaty and energetic: Decisive Accounting Manager Ready to Help Your Company Save Money. This tells the reader that you are open to new opportunities. It also conveys value. You also reveal a specific job title that summarizes your background while connecting to potential employer needs. Remember, the more vague and less value-driven you are in your profile, the less success you will have in a job search.